MIST Clinician in Gainesville, Florida at Meridian Behavioral

Addiction Services - MIST Program

• Unlicensed Clinician: $24.46 per hour
• Licensed Clinician: $66,187.80 - $71,703.45 annually

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

The Maternal Infant Substance Treatment (MIST) Program is a 16-bed residential treatment program designed specifically for pregnant and parenting women struggling with substance use disorders.

Women admitted to the program typically remain in treatment for 6-12 months and receive comprehensive support services, including:

• Substance use disorder and mental health treatment
• Individual, group, and family counseling
• Case management services
• Medical care coordination with community healthcare providers
• Parenting, life skills, and domestic violence education
• Educational and vocational assistance
• Childcare support
• Housing and community resource referrals

One of the most meaningful aspects of MIST is that infants remain with their mothers during treatment, allowing for critical bonding and attachment while mothers focus on recovery, healing, and building a healthy future for their families.

As a Clinician in the MIST Program, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and consultation services to women working toward recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

This role requires a compassionate and skilled professional who can build strong therapeutic relationships while providing evidence-based care in a residential treatment setting. You will play a critical role in helping clients achieve recovery, improve family stability, and develop the skills needed for long-term success.

Whether you are currently licensed or working toward licensure, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women, children, and families.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine diagnoses, level of care needs, treatment recommendations, and discharge planning goals.
• Provide individual, family, and group counseling services using evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment approaches.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans designed to support recovery and personal growth.
• Deliver services to individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and trauma related to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse.
• Provide crisis intervention services, clinical screenings, and assessments to determine service needs and appropriate treatment placement.
• Collaborate with medical providers, community partners, and other professionals involved in client care to ensure continuity of services.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards and professional best practices.
• Manage a caseload of up to 16 clients while monitoring progress toward treatment goals and objectives.
• Advocate for clients and assist with connecting them to community resources and supportive services.
• Support program operations through participation in case management activities, transportation support, infant care responsibilities, and milieu coverage as needed.
• Meet productivity expectations and maintain effective communication with the Program Director regarding client progress and program needs.
• Respond promptly to phone calls, emails, and other professional communications.

• Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with the population served.
• Ability to type a minimum of 27 words per minute.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment assessments.

• Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent).
• Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) credential.
• Experience working in substance use treatment, residential services, maternal health, or co-occurring disorders programs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented treatment practices.

• Competitive compensation based on licensure and experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance and disability benefits

• Opportunities for clinical development and advancement
• Supportive supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Meaningful experience serving a specialized population

• Make a lasting impact on mothers, infants, and families
• Help clients build healthy, recovery-focused lives
• Be part of a team committed to hope, healing, and resilience

• Collaborative team environment
• Mission-driven organization focused on client success
• Opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to community wellness

Every day in the MIST Program offers the opportunity to help women overcome addiction, strengthen family bonds, and create brighter futures for themselves and their children.

Apply today and become part of a team that is transforming lives through compassion, recovery, and hope.

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Meridian Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.